SAAB 9-3 2006 vs Lexus SC 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 419 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 136 HP less power than Lexus SC, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Lexus SC. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 12.0 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-3 consumes 6.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus SC, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 915 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus SC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus LS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus SC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The SAAB 9-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 12 cm longer than the Lexus SC, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 450 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Lexus SC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 12 800 | |
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